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Dodgers
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
May 27, 1943
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Dodgers, played on May 27, 1943 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | May 27, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Brooklyn Dodgers
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 27, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Thu |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Rube Melton |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Rip Sewell |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 14,724 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 31 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Jocko Conlan 1B: George Barr 2B: (none) 3B: Lou Jorda |
Brooklyn Dodgers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Augie Galan | Center Fielder |
| Arky Vaughan | Shortstop |
| Dixie Walker | Right Fielder |
| Dolph Camilli | First Baseman |
| Joe Medwick | Left Fielder |
| Billy Herman | Second Baseman |
| Dee Moore | Third Baseman |
| Mickey Owen | Catcher |
| Rube Melton | Pitcher |
| Leo Durocher | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Huck Geary | Shortstop |
| Jim Russell | Left Fielder |
| Bob Elliott | Third Baseman |
| Johnny Barrett | Right Fielder |
| Elbie Fletcher | First Baseman |
| Al Lopez | Catcher |
| Vince DiMaggio | Center Fielder |
| Pete Coscarart | Second Baseman |
| Rip Sewell | Pitcher |
| Frankie Frisch | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Dodgers
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
May 27, 1943
Top 1
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Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Galan vs. Sewell
Galan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Vaughan vs. Sewell
Vaughan hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of DiMaggio. Vaughan reaches second base with a double. Galan moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Walker vs. Sewell
Walker hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Camilli vs. Sewell
Camilli is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Medwick vs. Sewell
Medwick strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Herman vs. Sewell
Herman takes first base on ball four. Galan scores. Vaughan moves to third. Camilli moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Moore vs. Sewell
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sewell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geary vs. Melton
Geary takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Russell vs. Melton
Melton fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Melton. Geary moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Russell vs. Melton
Russell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Elliott vs. Melton
There goes Geary. The throw from Owen and he is safe. Geary steals third. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Elliott vs. Melton
Elliott hits a fly ball towards right. Walker catches it and throws home to Owen who relays to second to double up Russell. Geary scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Barrett vs. Melton
Barrett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Owen vs. Sewell
Owen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Melton vs. Sewell
Melton hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Galan vs. Sewell
Galan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Melton moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Vaughan vs. Sewell
Vaughan takes first base on ball four. Melton moves to third. Galan moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Walker vs. Sewell
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 2
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Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Melton
Fletcher is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lopez vs. Melton
Lopez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vaughan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Fletcher moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
DiMaggio vs. Melton
DiMaggio takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Coscarart vs. Melton
Coscarart strikes out. There goes Fletcher. The throw from Owen and Fletcher is out. View Play
Top 3
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Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Sewell
Camilli hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Lopez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Sewell
Medwick hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herman vs. Sewell
Herman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Medwick moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moore vs. Sewell
Moore hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Medwick scores. Herman moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Owen vs. Sewell
Owen hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sewell fields it and throws to second for the out. Herman moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Melton vs. Sewell
Melton hits a ball on the ground towards short. Geary misplays the ball. That's an error on Geary. Herman scores. Owen goes all the way around to score. Melton moves to third. Two runs are unearned. View Play -
Dodgers, 4 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Galan vs. Sewell
Galan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Melton scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Vaughan vs. Sewell
Vaughan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
O'Brien vs. Melton
Tommy O'Brien pinch hits for Rip Sewell.
O'Brien strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geary vs. Melton
Geary strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Russell vs. Melton
Russell hits a fly ball into right field. Walker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walker vs. Brandt
Bill Brandt now pitching.
Walker hits a popup towards short. Geary settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Brandt
Camilli hits a fly ball into left field. Russell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Brandt
Medwick hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Brandt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Elliott vs. Melton
Elliott hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Galan. Elliott reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Barrett vs. Melton
Barrett hits a fly ball into center field. Galan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fletcher vs. Melton
Fletcher hits a ball on the ground towards first. Camilli scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Fletcher for the out. Elliott moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Lopez vs. Melton
Lopez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Galan. Lopez reaches second base with a double. Elliott scores. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
DiMaggio vs. Melton
DiMaggio takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Coscarart vs. Melton
Coscarart hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Herman settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. Brandt
Herman hits a fly ball into right field. Barrett settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Brandt
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards short. Geary scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Owen vs. Brandt
Owen hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Brandt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brandt vs. Melton
Brandt hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Geary vs. Melton
Geary hits a ball on the ground towards first. Camilli fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Russell vs. Melton
Russell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Elliott vs. Melton
Elliott hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Barrett vs. Melton
Barrett hits a popup towards third. Moore settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Melton vs. Brandt
Melton hits a popup towards first. Fletcher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Galan vs. Brandt
Galan hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of DiMaggio. Galan reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Vaughan vs. Brandt
Vaughan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Walker vs. Brandt
Walker hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Camilli vs. Brandt
Camilli hits a popup towards first. Fletcher settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fletcher vs. Melton
Fletcher hits a fly ball into center field. Galan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lopez vs. Melton
Lopez hits a fly ball into center field. Galan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiMaggio vs. Melton
DiMaggio hits a fly ball into left field. Medwick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Medwick vs. Brandt
Medwick hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herman vs. Brandt
Herman hits a popup, foul, towards third. Elliott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moore vs. Brandt
Moore hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Owen vs. Brandt
Owen hits a ball on the ground towards short. Geary fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Coscarart vs. Melton
Coscarart takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Colman vs. Melton
Frank Colman pinch hits for Bill Brandt.
Colman hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Coscarart moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Geary vs. Melton
Dutch Dietz pinch runs for Frank Colman.
Geary hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Coscarart scores. Dietz moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Russell vs. Melton
Russell takes first base on ball four. Dietz moves to third. Geary moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Elliott vs. Melton
Elliott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Dietz scores. Geary moves to third. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Barrett vs. Melton
Barrett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Geary scores. Russell moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Fletcher vs. Melton
Fletcher is walked intentionally. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Lopez vs. Melton
Lopez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Vaughan fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Melton vs. Lanning
Johnny Lanning now pitching.
Melton hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Coscarart scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Galan vs. Lanning
Galan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Vaughan vs. Lanning
Vaughan hits a fly ball into center field. DiMaggio settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walker vs. Lanning
Walker hits a ball on the ground towards first. Fletcher scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walker for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
DiMaggio vs. Melton
DiMaggio hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Galan. DiMaggio reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Coscarart vs. Melton
Coscarart takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gustine vs. Allen
Johnny Allen now pitching. Frankie Gustine pinch hits for Johnny Lanning.
Gustine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. DiMaggio moves to third. Coscarart moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Geary vs. Allen
Geary hits a ball on the ground into right field. Walker picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Walker. DiMaggio scores. Coscarart scores. Gustine goes all the way around to score. Geary moves to third. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Russell vs. Allen
Russell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 8
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Elliott vs. Allen
The umpire calls a balk on Allen Geary scores. Russell moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Elliott vs. Newsom
Bobo Newsom now pitching.
Elliott takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Barrett vs. Macon
Max Macon now pitching.
Barrett strikes out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Fletcher vs. Macon
Fletcher is hit by the pitch. Russell moves to third. Elliott moves to second. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Lopez vs. Macon
Lopez hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Owen settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
DiMaggio vs. Macon
DiMaggio strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Camilli vs. Butcher
Max Butcher now pitching.
Camilli hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of DiMaggio. Camilli reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Medwick vs. Butcher
Medwick hits a popup, foul, towards third. Elliott settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herman vs. Butcher
Herman hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Butcher fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Dodgers, 5 - Pirates, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Moore vs. Butcher
Moore hits a ball on the ground towards short. Geary scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/27/1943 -- Brooklyn at Pittsburgh (N)
Brooklyn AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Galan A, cf 4 1 4 1 Geary H, ss 4 3 2 3
Vaughan A, ss 3 0 1 0 Russell J, lf 2 0 0 0
Walker D, rf 5 0 0 0 Elliott B, 3b 4 1 2 2
Camilli D, 1b 4 0 1 0 Barrett J, rf 5 0 0 1
Medwick J, lf 5 1 1 0 Fletcher E, 1b 2 0 0 0
Herman B, 2b 4 1 1 1 Lopez A, c 5 0 1 1
Moore D, 3b 5 0 2 1 DiMaggio V, cf 3 1 1 0
Owen M, c 4 1 1 0 Coscarart P, 2b 2 2 0 0
Melton R, p 4 1 0 0 Sewell R, p 0 0 0 0
Allen J, p 0 0 0 0 O'Brien T, ph 1 0 0 0
Newsom B, p 0 0 0 0 Brandt B, p 1 0 1 0
Macon M, p 0 0 0 0 Colman F, ph 1 0 1 0
Dietz D, pr 0 1 0 0
Lanning J, p 0 0 0 0
Gustine F, ph 1 1 1 0
Butcher M, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
38 5 11 3 31 9 9 7
Brooklyn 104 000 000 -- 5
Pittsburgh 100 100 34x -- 9
Brooklyn IP H R ER BB SO
Melton R (L)* 7.0 7 7 7 8 3
Allen J+ 0.0 2 2 2 2 0
Newsom B 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Macon M 1.0 0 0 0 0 2
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Sewell R 3.0 8 5 2 3 1
Brandt B 4.0 2 0 0 1 0
Lanning J (W) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0
Butcher M (S) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 2 batters in 8th
+ Pitched to 3 batters in 8th
E -- Melton R, Geary H, Walker D
DP -- Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Brooklyn 11, Pittsburgh 10
2B -- Vaughan A, Elliott B, Lopez A, Galan A, DiMaggio V, Camilli D
SB -- Geary H
CS -- Fletcher E
HBP -- by Melton R (Fletcher E), by Macon M (Fletcher E)
Balk -- Allen J
T -- 2:31
A -- 14724
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